Twisted Nutella Wreath

My chocolatier self comes today with a recipe that is perfect for improvising a snack or preparing a party breakfast: an irresistible braided Nutella crown . A sweet treat that tastes like a crunchy chocolate croissant in every bite and that you can enjoy right out of the oven or a few hours later, if there are any pieces left!

This crown has no secret in its preparation, and since we are going to use refrigerated doughs it is very easy. and quick to do. You just need to have on hand a couple of sheets of puff pastry and a jar of your favorite chocolate and hazelnut spread. The rest is very easy, because it only requires a little grace to form a two-strand braid. A very simple task.

To turn this wreath into a breakfast or a festive snack, I suggest baking it in a special utensil that is perfect for serving directly to the table : the low casserole-style cocotte from Le Creuset . In addition to preparing wonderful stews, it is an ideal container for baking breads, cakes and, of course, a spectacular braided Nutella crown .

Would you like a piece of this delicious crown? Let's go with her!

Ingredients

• 2 rectangular sheets of puff pastry, 400 g each
• 350g Nutella
• 1 beaten egg
• 50 g sliced ​​almonds

Preparation

1. Heat the oven to 180°C.
2. Grease your 26 cm low Le Creuset casserole-type cocotte with butter or with the help of a mold release spray .
3. Spread the puff pastry sheets on the counter or on an auxiliary griddle (like this stainless steel one from Zassenhaus).
4. Spread the Nutella (or the chocolate and hazelnut spread you use), distributing it well on both sheets. Spread it evenly, leaving a clean border of about 1.5cm around the edges.
5. Roll each of the doughs lengthwise and, with a sharp knife, cut the rolls in half lengthwise, without going all the way (leaving an uncut edge).

Grades

• The recipe uses flaked almonds sprinkled over the crown, but you can omit them if you prefer.
• In addition to chocolate and hazelnut cream, this braid is luxuriously filled with any nut praline that you make at home or that you buy at your trusted store.
• If you want to give it a more chocolatey touch, you can decorate it with a thread of melted chocolate on top as soon as you take it out of the oven.